8 Months

Happy 8 month birthday to my boy! Some fun facts:

• He is a WONDERFUL eater; he'll down almost anything! Sometimes it seems like he prefers little chunks of food over the pureed stuff. Probably feels good on his aching gums. His favorites include avocados, applesauce, mangos, sweet potatoes, bread, yogurt ... and his most daring include Lori's Lasagna and spinach -- if it's been cooked with butter and garlic. This kid loves flavor!
• Two vicious little teeth. Super cute, but don't let him chomp on you. He'll do it.
• He licks his teeth and gums almost constantly, not to mention the drool. It's kind of precious.
• He's really into this squinty smile lately, he does it whether he's happy or sad.
  
• He is ridiculously wiggly. Loves climbing up your torso when you are attempting to hold him.
• Still not quite crawling, still hates being on his belly. He will get on all fours occasionally, and has other ways of getting around. Namely hollering till I pick him up.
• He likes to pretend to be a bird; he flaps his arms at everything.
• Things that are very funny include Dad sniffing him like a puppy (Mark feels that Mac needs a dog, and as this is currently impossible, he's willing to fill in for now.), belly eating, little brown teddy bears, flying through the air, and peek-a-boo.
• Fingers are still very tasty.
• The bouncer is his favorite toy, for about 10 minutes at a time.
• Toy trucks are great; flashy, chewable, and movable.
• He is starting to "kiss", but we need to teach him to tone it down a bit. Tongue is always included.
• He loves to squeal and babble. Quite the talker.
  
• He is occasionally stranger-shy, if tired enough. I kind of like it; he snuggles very close.
• And one of my most exciting mile-stones, he is finally on a two-a-day nap schedule! We'll see how long it lasts.